In-flight wi-fi is great to stay productive or entertained on long flights. If the airline you’re flying on uses Gogo to provide that wi-fi, save yourself a couple bucks on your next in-flight wi-fi pass by buying directly from Gogo’s site instead of when you’re in the air. »7/31/15 7:00am Friday 7:00am

Getting away for a little vacation shouldn’t have to be expensive. There are tons of great sites to help you plan your next trip, whether it’s for business or pleasure, and compare flights, hotels, and train or bus tickets, all without breaking the bank. Here are five of the best, based on your nominations. »6/28/15 8:00am 6/28/15 8:00am

Flights, whether they’re across the country or across the planet, can be stressful—you couldn’t be blamed for wanting a tasty drink to relax and unwind. The folks at VinePair put together this list of cocktails you can make easily using ingredients and bottle sizes you can find on any flight, as long as it serves… »6/01/15 4:30am 6/01/15 4:30am

One way to save money on flights is to add a stopover on the way to your destination. Rather than book a round-trip with one airline, you search for each leg of the flight yourself to find a cheaper route that includes a long layover. But this can be time consuming. CleverLayover does the work for you.»5/21/15 1:10pm 5/21/15 1:10pm

Airline fees add up fast, making your ticket even pricier than it already is. It can also be difficult to keep track of the different fees and policies of various airlines. Some allow a free checked bag; many don’t. To make things easier, this chart lists the fees and rules of 26 major airlines.»5/11/15 1:32pm 5/11/15 1:32pm

You know that Louis C.K. joke about wifi on airplanes? He says, “It’s fast, and I’m watching YouTube clips. It’s amazing—I’m on an airplane! And then it breaks down.… And the guy next to me goes, ‘This is bullshit.’” It’s so true. »5/04/15 6:30pm 5/04/15 6:30pm

Frequent flyer miles are an amazing way to save money on trips for business and pleasure. This chart looks at the 25 most popular airline routes in the U.S. and crunches the numbers to see which flights are actually worth spending your miles on. »4/30/15 4:00pm 4/30/15 4:00pm

While complimentary airline meals are rare these days, international flights will often still serve them. If you have dietary restrictions, you can use the following table to review all your options for major airlines. »4/27/15 4:00pm 4/27/15 4:00pm

Airlines love charging fees, but the worst is when you need to change or cancel your reservation. These fees can end up eating up the entire cost of your ticket to make the whole process pretty worthless. It’s not all bad news, though: some airlines have better policies than others. Let’s break down which are the best… »3/30/15 4:00am 3/30/15 4:00am

Trying to get through to airline customer service during bad weather or after a cancelled flight is a pain. You'll wait on hold because everyone else is trying to get through. Overseas agents might not be as busy, so give them a call instead.»3/14/15 2:00pm 3/14/15 2:00pm

Every airline flying out of every airport is a little different, and certain routes tend to have more delays than others. Knowing about those types of delays ahead of time can help you plan a flight or avoid slow airports for connecting flights. FiveThirtyEight crunched all the numbers and came up with an interactive… »3/12/15 1:30pm 3/12/15 1:30pm

With so many hacks out there recently, your first instinct might be to look at your credit cards and bank accounts after a breach. If you've racked up tons of frequent flyer miles, you should check those accounts also. »1/17/15 2:00pm 1/17/15 2:00pm

There were over 1.6 million cases of mishandled baggage reported in the first nine months of this year alone. That's a lot of missing, damaged, delayed, or pilfered luggage. Here are the US airlines that have luggage mishaps the most often. »12/18/14 4:00pm 12/18/14 4:00pm

It happens to the best of us: we need to change our flight plans, but the airline wants to charge you a hefty cancellation fee. You can avoid them if the airlines makes changes to their flight plans. »12/06/14 12:00pm 12/06/14 12:00pm

With the nickel and diming, cramped seating, and often poor customer service, it's no surprise that travelers are dissatisfied in general with the airline industry. It's not all a crapshoot, though. We took a look at America's airlines to find which ones are most (and least) likely to give you a better, hassle-free… »12/05/14 8:00am 12/05/14 8:00am

Most of us don't like the middle seat on a plane. We're crammed between two people. If those seats are all that is available on the flight, you aren't always stuck. Check in with the airlines right before the flight for a possible seat change. »11/22/14 3:00pm 11/22/14 3:00pm